Tim Brown
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Tim Brown (born July 22, 1966) is a National Football League player who currently plays wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (though he is perhaps best known for his many years with the Oakland Raiders, the only other team he has played for.) He was the Raiders' 1st round selection in the 1988 draft from the University of Notre Dame, where he won the Heisman Trophy as a senior in 1987. Tim has been voted to the Pro Bowl eight times (1988, 1991, 1993-97, 1999). In 2002 he passed Gene Upshaw to become the Raiders' all-time leader in games played with 224.
Brown was released by the Raiders before the 2004 season, in what the Raiders' organization billed a salary cap move, and was shortly thereafter signed by the Buccaneers (coached by former Raider head coach Jon Gruden). The move was somewhat controversial in that Brown had always been a fan favorite in the Oakland area and was much admired by many current and former Raiders players & staff over the 15 years he spent with the Raider organization. However, Brown's declining performance in recent years may have contributed to the decision to release him, making the decision more than purely financial.
On September 27, 2004, in his first game at Oakland since being signed by Tampa Bay, Brown crested 100 career receiving touchdowns, tying him (with Steve Largent) for 3rd on the NFL's all-time career receiving touchdown list (behind former teammate Jerry Rice (192) and Cris Carter (130)).
Career Records:
- Holds the NFL rookie season record for most combined yards gained, with 2,317 yards (1988).
- Holds the following team records with the Oakland Raiders:
- Most touchdowns scored
- Most receiving yards
- Most punt returns
External Links:
- Tim Brown on NFL.com (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/177) Includes full career statistics
- 1987 Heisman Trophy page (http://www.heisman.com/years/1987.html)